Odisha State Scholarship Portal 2026: Registration & Application Guide

The **Odisha State Scholarship Portal** serves as a unified digital platform designed by the Government of Odisha to streamline the application process for major scholarship schemes for students of ST/SC, OBC/SEBC, and General categories. This guide covers how to register and which documents you MUST have ready.

🔍 Top Schemes Available (2026)

Post-Matric Scholarship (Prerana): For ST/SC/OBC/SEBC students studying above Grade 10.
E-Medhabruti: Merit-cum-means scholarship for technical (B.Tech, MBBS, MBA) and regular (Degree/PG) students.
Nirman Shramik Scholarship: For wards of registered construction workers.
Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana: For BPL degree students.

🛠️ Application Process - Step by Step

Aadhaar Integration

Ensure your Aadhaar is linked to your active mobile number. The portal uses Aadhaar-based OTP for initial registration and authentication. Your name on your Aadhaar must match your 10th-grade certificate.

Registration on Portal

Visit the official portal at `scholarship.odisha.gov.in`. Click on **Registration** and enter your Aadhaar Number. Complete the OTP verification. Create a secure login password.

Document Upload

Upload clear, scanned copies of your Residence Certificate, Income Certificate (Issued after April 1, 2025), and Caste Certificate. Remember, the Income Certificate must be valid for the 2026 academic year.

Submit to Institute

Once you submit the online application, take a printout of the application form and submit it to your college's scholarship nodal officer for online verification and forwarding.

📉 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Entering wrong Bank Account details (always use an account with your own name, avoid joint accounts).
Uploading outdated Income or Caste certificates.
Registering twice for the same academic year under different schemes.
Missing the deadline (usually in October-November).

Need assistance with your Scholarship Application? Some students face issues with biometric or document validation. Our counselors can help you navigate the portal.